Pitmaster Matt Dallman grew up in Kansas City with a deep love and appreciation of barbeque. In 2001, Matt graduated from The University of Kansas, married a Texas girl and moved to Dallas. After spending several years missing the barbeque of his youth, he found a smoker and dedicated himself to learning everything he could about smoking meat. He has been catering barbeque for 10 years, but really developed his craft through the BBQ competition circuit and competing in events like the American Royal.

The Chef

Scott Gottlich

Chef Scott Gottlich, a native of Dallas, credits his initial love of cooking to his childhood dining experiences. After heading up some of the best French kitchens across the US, Scott knew it was time to open his own restaurant in 2006. Bijoux quickly became a national favorite collecting accolades including: “Top 10 Hottest New Restaurants in America” by Bon Appetit, “Best New Restaurants of the Year” by Texas Monthly, and “Best Chefs” by Dallas Morning News. Scott was most recently listed among the “2014 The Best Chefs in DFW” by Dallas Morning News for his work at both Bijoux and The Second Floor Bistro & Bar at the Westin Galleria.